The Wings of the Dove
by Henry James
Adapted in 3 parts by Linda Marshall Griffiths
Directed by Nadia Molinari.
Kate and Merton need money. Milly needs love. How far will they go to get what they want?
Broadcast 1 to 15 August 2010, Classic Serial
160/44; 195 MB total; sound quality excellent
Kate.....Lyndsey Marshal
Merton.....Blake Ritson
Maud.....Clare Higgins
Lord Mark.....Toby Jones
Milly.....Anna Maxwell Martin
Susie.....Barbara Barnes
Croy.....Jonathan Keeble
Marian.....Deborah McAndrew
Lord Strett./Eugenio...Sam Dale
Lady Aldershaw...Alison Pettitt
Episode 1 of 3
Kate Croy is in love with Merton Densher; a poor writer. Her rich aunt Maud disapproves. Maud has offered Kate a wealthy existence but if Kate chooses to marry Merton she risks losing it all. When American Heiress Milly Theale steps into her London society, Kate sees a way out.
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Episode 3 of 3
Milly, now gravely ill, is staying in Venice. Kate's plan to bring Merton and Milly together is gaining pace. But Merton begins to realise that his own feelings for Milly are much deeper than he knew. Lord Mark's arrival threatens everything and Merton and Kate aren't prepared for the consequences. Will Milly change their lives irrevocably?
James,Henry - The Wings of the Dove pt3of3.mp3
Thanks so very much for all the help, katy
Episode 2 of 3
Milly confides in Kate that she believes herself to be gravely ill and Kate begins to see a way for her and Merton to have a future.
When Merton returns to London, Kate sets out to bring her lover and her friend together. With Kate's assurances that there is nothing between them, Milly allows herself to hope that Merton may be the one great passion in her short life.
James,Henry - The Wings of the Dove pt2of3.mp3